Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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October 31, 2017
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated wide receiver Rashawn Scott off the physically unable to perform list. The team placed safety Nate Allen and center/guard Anthony Steen on injured reserve.
Scott was placed on the physically unable to perform list on July 27, 2017. He played in two games for the Dolphins in 2016 and also appeared in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Pittsburgh on Jan. 8, 2017. He was inactive for three games and on the Dolphins practice squad for the other 11 games of the 2016 season. Scott originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 6, 2016. He played collegiately at the University of Miami.
Allen started all seven games for the Dolphins this season, totaling 20 tackles (14 solo) and one pass defensed. He was signed by Miami as an unrestricted free agent from Oakland on March 10, 2017. An eight-year NFL veteran, Allen also spent time with Philadelphia (2010-14) and Oakland (2015-16). He has played in 100 career games with 83 starts and has 13 career interceptions. Allen originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (37th overall) by Philadelphia in the 2010 NFL draft.
Steen started six games at left guard for the Dolphins this season and has played 21 games with 13 starts for the team over his two-year career (2016-17). He signed with Miami on Jan. 5, 2016 after a stint on the team’s practice squad in 2015. Steen originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Arizona on May 12, 2014.
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Birthdate |
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College |
Hometown |
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| Rashawn Scott |
WR |
6-0 |
199 |
1/29/82 |
2 |
Miami (Fla.) ’16 |
Melbourne, Fla. |
FA, ‘16 |
Miami Dolphins trade Ajayi to Philadelphia
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October 31, 2017
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have traded running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round pick.
Ajayi started all seven games for the Dolphins in 2017 and has rushed 138 times for 465 yards (3.4 avg.) and no touchdowns. He’s also caught 14 receptions for 67 yards (4.8 avg.). A third-year pro, Ajayi has played in 31 career games with 19 starts and totaled 447 carries for 1,924 yards (4.3 avg.) and nine rushing touchdowns. He was a fifth-round pick (149th overall) by Miami in the 2015 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Host 2017 Swimsuit Fashion Show
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October 27, 2017
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Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Host 2017 Swimsuit Fashion Show
Miami – On Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders hosted their annual Swimsuit Fashion Show at Hard Rock Stadium. In contrast to previous years in which the cheerleaders created a swimsuit calendar, this year the ladies are captured in The Annual, a 100-page book filled with beautiful and iconic images that are timeless.
Proceeds from this Annual, photographed from Key West to Miami Beach, will benefit rebuilding efforts in the Keys and all affected areas from Hurricane Irma through the Miami Dolphins Foundation.
The cover of the Annual was unveiled before the show, with Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Adrianna receiving the honor as the first cover girl for the Annual. A high-energy swimwear fashion show featuring the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders followed. The show showcased swimsuit designs by Meg Liz Swimwear, Luli Fama, DEPSI Swimwear, Brooke and Arrow, PintArena Swimwear, Sincerely ALC and Zannikini and jewelry from Brooke and Arrow.
The theme this year was Air, Land and Sea. The show took spectators on a journey that started with “Air,” showcasing colorful birds, butterflies, peacocks and more. The next phase of the show was “Land,” featuring exotic animal print bikinis such as a tigers, snakes, cheetahs and zebras. The next stop on the journey took viewers to the beach where a live band HyRyze played tropical tunes while the ladies walked in summer beach attire.
The next scene took the show to the water, with the ladies sporting fun scuba gear, beach props and water guns. The seas then got rough and the ladies ventured into the depths of the ocean dressing as sea urchins, octopi and other dangerous animals of the deep. Progressively getting deeper and deeper, the ladies ended the show in head-to-toe glowing body paint.
The Annual can be ordered on DolphinsCheerleaders.com and will ship in mid-November. The cost of the Annual is $19.99, plus shipping.
The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders are the most highly recognized cheerleader brands in the world. They are the most accessible and visible ambassadors of the organization. The Dolphins cheerleaders are the most international cheerleading squad in the NFL, representing six countries and speaking a combined four languages. One of the most visible entertainment groups in all of professional sports, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders have traveled to more than 30 countries on five continents over the past decade and continue to be an iconic and international face of NFL Cheerleaders.
The cheerleaders are multifaceted individuals that represent all women (athletes, students, professionals, teammates, sisters). The cheerleaders are professional, educated and hard working women who strive to be a positive role model and inspire all females through public speaking, physical fitness and etiquette. The cheerleaders are on the sidelines for all home games and are extremely active in the community; visiting schools and hospitals, as well as charity and corporate events.
Miami Dolphins And Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Announce Youth Programs Week 8 Award Winners
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October 25, 2017
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Miami Dolphins And Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Announce Youth Programs Week 8 Award Winners
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) today announced their Week 8 award winners in a program designed to recognize the members of the community who have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field.
Each week, the Dolphins identify a high school coach of the week, high school player of the week, youth player of the week and team mom of the week. Award recipients are presented with a plaque on the field during a Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ and RISE’s social media platforms. They also receive tickets to a Miami Dolphins home game, access to the Dolphins/RISE pregame tailgate and a Dolphins/RISE T-shirt. For each home game, the Dolphins identify a team of the week and they will be on the field during the national anthem. The program concludes at the Dolphins-Patriots game on December 11 where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 8 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Tavarius (TJ) Jackson from Atlantic High School. The Eagles have not lost since Week 1 and have outscored their opponents 161-47. The Eagles can clinch the District 10-8A championship with a win over Boca Raton this weekend. The Eagles are currently ranked No. 3 in the Palm Beach Post High School Football Top Ten.
- High School Player of the Week: Jakari Norwood from Deerfield Beach High School. Norwood rushed eight times for 124 yards and three touchdowns as the Bucks routed Monarch 49-0. Norwood is committed to attend the University of Illinois in the fall.
- Youth Player of the Week: Aden Johnson from the Pembroke Pines Optimist Bengals of the American Youth Football League. Johnson had three carries for 121 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Sunrise Gators.
- Team Mom of the Week: Charisma Burton of the Washington Park Buccaneers Super Pee Wee (4 and 5 years old) from the Florida Youth Football League. Burton undertakes so many different responsibilities as a Team Mom. Not only is Burton a certified Team Mom for the Florida Youth Football League but she also is a certified USA Football Heads Up Team Parent. Along with her daily responsibilities for the super peewee team, Burton oversees the program’s registration and all team books as board-treasurer, which is the backbone of the organization each season. Her relentless effort is the reason why her football and cheer programs are one of the top programs in all of South Florida youth football.
About Miami Dolphins Youth Programs
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling character building and reinforcing safety standards that help to increase football participation and grow a new generation of Dolphins fans.
About the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Founded in 2015 by Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. Supported by an unprecedented alliance of sports leagues, organizations, athletes, educators, media networks and sports professionals, RISE uses sports as a vehicle to promote understanding, respect and equality. Through public awareness campaigns and educational programming, RISE aims to spark enduring action. To learn more, visit RISEtoWIN.org.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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October 24, 2017
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed quarterback David Fales and released cornerback Byron Maxwell.
Fales spent the offseason and training camp with the Dolphins before he was waived on Sept. 2, 2017. In the preseason, he completed 27-of-55 passes (49.1 pct.) for five touchdowns and one touchdown, posting a quarterback rating of 97.8. Fales played in one game with Chicago in 2016 and spent time on Baltimore’s practice squad that year. He was also on Chicago’s practice squad and active roster in 2014 and 2015. Fales originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round selection (183rd overall) by Chicago in the 2014 NFL draft.
Maxwell started two games this season and was inactive for four others. He recorded eight solo tackles and forced one fumble. In 2016, Maxwell started 13 games, did not play one contest and was inactive for two others. He totaled 53 tackles (43 solo), two interceptions, 15 passes defensed and four forced fumbles. He was acquired by the Dolphins in a trade with Philadelphia on March 9, 2016 and originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round selection (173rd overall) by Seattle in the 2011 NFL draft.
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| David Fales |
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6-2 |
213 |
10/4/90 |
3 |
San Jose St. ’14 |
Salinas, Calif. |
FA, ‘17 |
Miami Dolphins And Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Announce Youth Programs Week 7 Award Winners
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October 18, 2017
Miami Dolphins And Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Announce Youth Programs Week 7 Award Winners
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) today announced their Week 7 award winners in a program designed to recognize the members of the community who have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field.
Each week, the Dolphins identify a high school coach of the week, high school player of the week, youth player of the week and team mom of the week. Award recipients are presented with a plaque on the field during a Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ and RISE’s social media platforms. They also receive tickets to a Miami Dolphins home game, access to the Dolphins/RISE pregame tailgate and a Dolphins/RISE T-shirt. For each home game, the Dolphins identify a team of the week and they will be on the field during the national anthem. The program concludes at the Dolphins-Patriots game on December 11 where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 7 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Max Edwards from Miami Northwestern Senior High School. The Bulls improved to 5-1 on the season with a 16-7 win over Carol City. This was Coach Edwards’ first game coaching since being hospitalized two weeks ago in Bradenton prior to the Bulls matchup against IMG Academy.
- High School Player of the Week: TJ Butler from Plantation High School. Butler had five tackles and three interceptions as the Colonels upset previously unbeaten Western 34-26. This victory put the 6-1 Colonels in prime position to get the first wildcard spot or possibly engage in a three-team tiebreaker for the district title.
- Youth Player of the Week: Octavius Durden from the Opa Locka Hurricanes 14U of the National Youth Football League. Durden had three catches for 70 yards and one touchdown and added six tackles in a 12-0 shutout of the North Miami Tigers.
- Team Mom of the Week: Sandra Cerezo from the Dick Conley Steelers 8U of the Miami Xtreme Football League. Cerezo volunteers her love, sweat and tears to help the 8U division and every age group in the Dick Conley Steeler family. She goes above and beyond making sure her team’s books are in order. She assistances with new player sign ups and gives all the information to parents to help them understand what the players’ needs are for the year. Cerezo makes sure the team is run smoothly on a daily basis. She plans game day snacks, drinks and postgame meals for the players and coaches. Cerezo and another team mom came up with a great idea for the players to use cool towels during games to help keep our players cool and hydrated. She volunteers in the concession stand on a daily basis to raise money and also organizes fundraisers for players who would not otherwise have the proper gear to play.
- Team of the Week: Cooper City High School. The Cowboys are part of the RISE Leadership Program, designed to empower sports administrators, coaches and athletes to be leaders in discussing and addressing matters of racism, prejudice, diversity and inclusivity within their teams, schools and communities. The multifaceted program increases awareness, builds skills and creates safe spaces to have difficult conversations. Participants learn about the history of race and sports, the power of sports to drive change and how they can become leaders in improving race relations.
About Miami Dolphins Youth Programs
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling character building and reinforcing safety standards that help to increase football participation and grow a new generation of Dolphins fans.
About the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Founded in 2015 by Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. Supported by an unprecedented alliance of sports leagues, organizations, athletes, educators, media networks and sports professionals, RISE uses sports as a vehicle to promote understanding, respect and equality. Through public awareness campaigns and educational programming, RISE aims to spark enduring action. To learn more, visit RISEtoWIN.org.
Miami Dolphins Go Halloween Costume Shopping with Elementary School Students
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October 17, 2017
Miami Dolphins Go Halloween Costume Shopping with Elementary School Students
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins took 50 elementary school students shopping for Halloween costumes on Tuesday afternoon. Students from Park Lakes Elementary and Robert Russa Moton Elementary walked the aisles of Spirit Halloween in Oakland Park with Dolphins players, cheerleaders, alumni and mascot T.D. in search of great costumes to impress their friends.
The students came into the shop in two waves, with Park Lakes Elementary’s 25 students coming first. Ten Dolphins players, four cheerleaders, three alumni and T.D. greeted the students as they walked in and handed each one a Miami Dolphins T-shirt. Shortly thereafter, the kids were off shopping for costumes with some of their favorite Dolphins players, including Chase Allen, MarQueis Gray, Matt Haack, Neville Hewitt, Malcolm Lewis, Drew Morgan, Cody Parkey, Eric Smith, Gabe Wright and Vincent Taylor.
“It’s the holidays. Halloween is coming up and I know kids look forward to going costume shopping. Me being a father and having my own kids, it’s something I couldn’t do this year because they’re out of town,” Dolphins tight end MarQueis Gray said of being able to join the kids in their costume hunt. “I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to go help these kids and help them have fun today.”
Once the Park Lakes students all had their costumes, they sat down with some of the Dolphins to enjoy a Papa John’s pizza party. Meanwhile, the Robert Russa Moton students entered the building for their chance to shop for costumes. Players, cheerleaders Alexandra, Britt, Holly and Jenny, and alumni Larry Ball, Troy Drayton and Lousaka Polite walked kids through the aisles to help them become grim reapers, princesses, superheroes and more.
Robert Russa Moton principal Eric Wright said he selected the students based on need. “We come from a low economic area. Most of them have challenges and needs, so it’s just an opportunity to get away from their community, but really they probably wouldn’t have had a chance to go shopping for costumes. Most of our students are siblings that come from large families, so usually they don’t all get to get something. This way they all get to get something.”
Miami Dolphins And Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Announce Youth Programs Week 6 Award Winners
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October 11, 2017
Miami Dolphins And Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Announce Youth Programs Week 6 Award Winners
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) today announced their Week 6 award winners in a program designed to recognize the members of the community who have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field.
Each week, the Dolphins identify a high school coach of the week, high school player of the week, youth player of the week and team mom of the week. Award recipients are presented with a plaque on the field during a Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ and RISE’s social media platforms. They also receive tickets to a Miami Dolphins home game, access to the Dolphins/RISE pregame tailgate and a Dolphins/RISE T-shirt. For each home game, the Dolphins identify a team of the week and they will be on the field during the national anthem. The program concludes at the Dolphins-Patriots game on December 11 where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 6 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Chris Merritt from Christopher Columbus High School. Last week, the Explorers beat Lake Gibson 28-7. Coach Merritt and his team have played four games in 14 days and earned a 4-0 record, improving to 5-1 this season. Merritt also is a Regional Master Trainer for USA Football.
- High School Player of the Week: John Smith from Park Vista High School. Smith threw two touchdowns, had a touchdown reception and returned a kickoff for a touchdown in a 29-7 win over Boca Raton.
- Youth Player of the Week: Cormury Butts from the Miami Beach Dolphins 12U of the Youth Academic Sport League. Butts rushed six times for 127 yards and two touchdowns and added three catches for 80 yards in a win over the Muck City Gators.
- Team Mom of the Week: Angela Lawrence from the Gwen Cherry Bulls (7U) of the Florida Youth Football League. Lawrence takes care of all of the administrative work and goes above and beyond with disseminating, collecting and proofing all of the required paperwork for the league. She keeps the parents informed of the park rules, expectations, schedules, uniform orders and accessory orders. Lawrence also purchases food, water, ice and Gatorade for the kids, often times with her own money. She treats all of the kids as if they are her own. Lawrence instills good qualities in the kids at the park by carrying herself as a role model. At times, she picks kids up from home and ensures that they return home safely. The kids on other teams at the park all know her, because she is always there. Academics are a big deal to her as well. She constantly reminds the kids that academics come first and football/sports are second.
About Miami Dolphins Youth Programs
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling character building and reinforcing safety standards that help to increase football participation and grow a new generation of Dolphins fans.
About the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE)
Founded in 2015 by Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. Supported by an unprecedented alliance of sports leagues, organizations, athletes, educators, media networks and sports professionals, RISE uses sports as a vehicle to promote understanding, respect and equality. Through public awareness campaigns and educational programming, RISE aims to spark enduring action. To learn more, visit RISEtoWIN.org.
